At
approximately 5:30pm Friday evening, a 74 year old man was struck by a
vehicle as he was crossing in front of 284 Broadway. The man is in
critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital as of Saturday at
noon.

The driver of the vehicle, Adriana Dalpra, of Everett, was
arrested at the scene and charged with operating a motor vehicle after
suspension of license, operating a motor vehicle after revocation of
registration for no insurance, operating a motor vehicle that failed to
meet safety standards.

Broadway was shut down from Marshall
Street to Walnut Street while the SPD Crash Reconstruction Unit was
analyzing the scene, causing traffic to be backed up for blocks in
every direction. The incident is still under investigation – if anyone
saw the accident they are urged to call SPD at 617 625-1212.